Bryan goes out of his way to talk to all his customers. But when he found out Donald couldn't talk, he found a new way to communicate.Source: The Autism Site

The cerebellum, often summed up as the brain’s motor region, is in fact involved in mediating the pleasure people derive from socializing, a new study suggests1. This unexpected finding, published today in Science, may explain why the region consistently pops up in studies of autism. The findings ar…

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He has big plans for after he graduates!Source: The Autism Site

Here's what to look for.Source: The Autism Site

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Dr. Daniel W. Mruzek, PhD, BCBA-D, Associate Professor, University of Rochester Medical Center. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatme…

By Megan Amodeo You have certain likes and dislikes. You might prefer to use a certain brand of toothpaste. You might enjoy eating a particular name brand of cereal for breakfast. But what if you only ate that one brand? What if the manufacturer went out of business? What would you do if you could …

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Treatment with Lactobacillus reuteri, a species of gut bacteria found in yogurt and breast milk, enhances social interactions in three mouse models of autism, a new study suggests1. The findings lend support to the idea that the gut microbiome — the population of microbes in the body — holds clues t…

More than 30 million people around the globe have speech impairments and rely on sign language for daily communication. To eliminate the barrier that comes with communicating with non-sign language users, Roy Allela has invented a glove that converts sign language into spoken words. Sign-IO, the…

"The way people love this kid amazes me. It has truly changed the way I live my life."Source: The Autism Site

The Salad Shoppe curriculum was developed by dedicated special educators who aspire to change the face of vocational training. Working with a group of 8 young adults with varying abilities, these teachers were charged with teaching academics and supporting their transition into adulthood. This cu…

Professionals who specialize in autism diagnosis and treatment often set up shop in specialty clinics or autism centers, typically in children’s hospitals or major medical centers. They tend to wait for children with autism to come to them, usually referred by pediatricians or concerned parents. But…

These Texas siblings were enjoying a casual breakfast when this unexpected event occurred.Source: The Autism Site